X-Message-Number: 24053
Date: Wed, 5 May 2004 20:59:46 -0700 (PDT)
From: Doug Skrecky <>
Subject: cord blood storage as a possible side-line for Alcor/CI.

(Note 4 out of 5 service providers are lacking dual location.)

Comparison of Cord Blood Banks
Family Cord Blood Banks with AABB Accreditation:
1. CorCell
2. Cord Blood Registry, Inc.
3. CRYO-CELL International, Inc.
4. California Cryobank, Inc.
5. Viacord

Provider:                   1        2        3         4        5
Year Established         1996     1995     1992      1997     1995
Years of Experience         7        8       11         6        8
Initial Fees           $1,350*  $1,740     $595      $995*  $1,550
Annual Storage Fee        $95      $95      $90       $95      $95
Dual Location              No       No      Yes        No       No
#Clients              <10,000   60,000  >65,000   <10,000  >40,000
Successful Transplants?   Yes      Yes      Yes        No      Yes

* Includes return shipping

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